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    More than 100 local and state volunteers planted 100 shade and ornamental trees at Freehold Township’s Durand Park Arboretum, Randolph Road, on April 29. The trees were supplied by the New Jersey Tree Foundation. Freehold Township had the honor of hosting New Jersey’s 2011 Arbor Day celebration. JEFF GRANIT staff

  • May 15 walk to support brain tumor research

    A headache does not mean you have a brain tumor and neither does a facial twitch or vision problems, but those symptoms could mean there is a problem, so check with your doctor. That was the message offered by Plumsted Township, Ocean County, resident Bruce Blount, who is the walk coordinator for the National Walk…

  • Marlboro voters OK school budget

    BY REBECCAMORTON Staff Writer A n incumbent, a former board member and a newcomer won three-year seats on the Marlboro K-8 School District Board of Education in the April 27 election. Voters also approved the proposed tax levy for the 2011-12 school year, and with it the budget that will be in place from July…

  • Summer fun in Ocean Grove starts this weekend

    BY SAM SLAUGHTER Staff Writer A “town for all seasons,” Ocean Grove has something for everyone all year round. The one-square-mile, “dry” town offers visitors one mile of pristine beachfront and scenic boardwalk, according to Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce member Lois Hetfield. There is much more to Ocean Grove than the beach and boardwalk,…

  • Tots are invited to May 14 Dorbrook event

    The Monmouth County Park System will host the Dorbrook 500 on May 14. Held at the Dorbrook RecreationArea, Route 537, Colts Neck, this event features tots between the ages of 2 and 4 using their Cozy Coupe (or similar self-propelled vehicle) for a noncompetitive race. Racers will follow a short marked course on the park’s…

  • Free. Twp. school board appoints Kasun superintendent

    Current Colts Neck K-8 District superintendent will succeed Setaro BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Ross Kasun has been appointed as the new superintendent of schools for the Freehold Township K-8 School District. Kasun will succeed William Setaro, who is retiring on June 30. The Freehold Township Board of Education appointed Kasun during a special…

  • Marlboro-based developer pleads guilty in fraud scheme

    OnApril 21, a Marlboro real estate developer admitted to his role in an investment fraud conspiracy which embezzled nearly $1 million raised in connection with purported commercial real estate developments in New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced. Allen Weiss, 60, of Marlboro, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.…

  • Entertainer’s paintings earn exhibit at museum

    Marilyn Michaels is well known for her TV, stage appearances BYAMY ROSEN Staff Writer Entertainer Marilyn Michaels and her husband, Steven Portnoff, are parttime residents of Freehold Township. Paintings by Michaels, along with memorabilia from her career in show business, will be on exhibit at the Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, Freehold Township. Everyone…

  • Festival offers a trip back in time

    Experience five centuries of New Jersey’s history all in one place at “The Spirit of the Jerseys,” a historical festival for all ages, May 7 at the Historic Village at Allaire. The event will delve into New Jersey’s past with living history and demonstrations, military re-enactments, tours, exhibits, period music and dance, an author’s tent,…